Watch the USA’s first Grand Prix

Click here to watch the action from the The Oaks Blenheim International Horse Show, brought to you by Saddletude.com

The inaugural United States Grand Prix is taking place this weekend at The Oaks Blenheim International Horse Show at San Juan Capistrano in California, USA.

Nearly 50 top class riders from around the world, including World Champion Rodrigo Pessoa and Sydney Olympic gold medalist Jereon Dubbeldam, will be competing in the $175,000 Cargill Grand Prix of United States on Sunday, 15 July.

The show begins today (13 July) with the $10,000 Bentley Newport Beach International Welcome Class, which is followed by the $25,000 Bentley Newport Beach International Time First Round International Grand Prix Qualifier.

Internet coverage of the show, courtesy of Saddletude.com , begins on Saturday with the $10,000 International Accumulator and $35,000 Budweiser International Speed Derby classes.

Enthusiasts will also be able to follow the progress of top riders in the $175,000 Cargill Grand Prix of the United States on Sunday, via the Saddletude webcast.

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Carol Phillips

H&H website editor

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.